Boiler stand



W. Z. DAVIS BOILER STAND June 22, 1937.

Filed Oct. 9, 1934 57 M27? for.

MY/iam Z e//er 0a r/Ls Patented June 22, 1937 UNITED STATES PATENTOFFICE 2 Claims.

This invention relates to supporting devices for receptacles such asrange boilers. More particularly the invention relates to a stand orsupport for range boilers which are manufactured with an annular flangeabout the lower end of the boiler.

In supports of prior construction difliculties arose throughinsuflicient strength due to structural arrangement, to a lack ofrigidity in the related parts, and also through inability to adjust thesupport relative to the boiler and floor.

It is an important object of the present invention to provide a supportor stand for flanged boilers which may be rigidly maintained in positionin relation to the boiler which in addition has adequate structuralstrength with a minimum of parts, and which moreover is capable ofadjustment not only horizontally but also vertically so that the boilerweight is uniformly distributed on the floor without strain on theplumbing connections to the boiler.

With the above objects in mind reference may be now made for a completedisclosure of my invention to the following description and accompanyingdrawing in which:

Fig. 1 is a view in perspective of the stand applied to a range boiler;

Fig. 2 is an elevation of the stand in position within the lower flangeof the boiler; and

Fig. 3 is a plan view of the stand showing the various adjusting means.

For purposes of illustration I have shown the stand II] as applied tothe base of a cylindrical boiler or tank II, known in the trade as arange boiler.

These boilers are ordinarily formed with an annular base flange I2 atthe juncture of the base plate I3 and the boiler wall I4.

I provide a. ring I made preferably of strap or band metal which isadapted to be positioned with the strap in vertical position within andadjacent the flange I2. This ring I is maintained in rigid relationshipwith the flange l2 by means of three set screws 3 which may be adjustedto accommodate the ring toflanges of different diameter. The ring issupported by three legs 2. Each of these legs consists of an angle bar,a face of the upper end of each bar being welded or otherwise attachedto the ring I. One of these legs is provided with a vertical adjustment4 consisting of a square nut I5 secured to the two walls of the anglebar of the leg and adapted to receive the adjustment screw I6. The headI! of the screw forms the contact base of the leg with the floor andvertical adjustment of the stand I0 may thereby be made.

In utilizing the boiler stand as above described, a boiler of the typementioned having a base flange is mounted vertically on the stand withthe ring I within the base flange. The set screws 3 are then adjusteduntil they contact against the boiler flange, the stand in this mannerbecoming fixed relative to the boiler. Should the boiler be out ofvertical or should it be necessary to move the boiler in relation tovertical on account of plumbing attachments, the head ll of the screw I6 may then be adjusted until the proper position of the boiler issecured.

The stand as above described has several features which have been foundto be of value and recognized utility. By using a band or ring I with avertical edge and with the legs 2 positioned directly below the ring inthe line of ring edge pressure the maximum strength and resistanceagainst deformation is obtained. Hence the amount of metal required forthe stand is reduced.

Further the use of angle iron in the legs 2 by reason of the rightangled distribution of metal gives added strength and rigidity to thestand and makes possible the elimination of reinforcing rods which areusually provided to connect the legs of a support stand to preventspreading thereof. 7

Finally the plural adjustment both vertical and lateral makes possible asolid positioning of the boiler on the floor without strain.Particularly the vertical adjustment 4 with the two-walled support forthe nut I5 adds to the utility of the stand.

While the preferred embodiment of the invention has been shown anddescribed I do not desire to be limited to the precise disclosure exceptinsofar as required by the claims hereto appended.

What I claim is:

1. A support for a boiler having a flanged base, comprising a ringformed of strap metal, legs formed of angle iron, each leg being securedat one end to said ring, and means to adjustably position said ringrelative to and within said flanged base, one of said legs having meansfor adjusting the effective length thereof.

2. A support for a boiler having a flanged base, comprising a continuousnon-extensible ring formed of strap metal, legs formed of angle iron,each leg being secured at one end to said ring, means manipulated withinthe ring to adjustably position said ring relative to and within saidflanged base, one of said legs having means for adjusting the effectivelength thereof.

WILLIAM ZELLER DAVIS.

